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Kentucky State University alumnus earned master’s degree from John Hopkins University
A Kentucky State University alumnus recently earned a master’s degree from John Hopkins University. Byron Brown graduated from John Hopkins University with a master’s degree in teaching writing. Brown is the first African American male to receive that degree from John Hopkins University. The degree becomes Brown’s fourth master’s degree, while also matriculating a Ph.D. in higher education administration from Liberty University. ...
Kentucky State University Student Success Academy taught students soft skills for career success
Kentucky State University students had the opportunity to attend training sessions during the spring semester to learn soft skills to prepare them for life after college. The Office of Career and Professional Development launched the Student Success Academy in February and sessions concluded at the end of April. Ninety students, nominated by faculty, staff and administration, had the opportunity to attend six sessions. Each sessi...
Kentucky State University director gets favorable early review for "The Harlan Renaissance"
The Kentucky State University interim director for the Center for Research on the Eradication of Educational Disparities (CREED) recently received a favorable early review for his upcoming book. Dr. William H. Turner, former interim president and current interim director of CREED at Kentucky State, received the first published review of his book, “The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns,” from the Da...
Kentucky State University mourns the loss of basketball legend Yusuf A. Hasan
With a heavy heart, Kentucky State University Athletics and the entire University community mourns the passing of basketball great Yusuf A. Hasan (Harvey W. Carmichael), who played basketball at Kentucky State University from 1971-1975. As a freshman starter, Hasan became a Kentucky State University NAIA National Championship basketball team member. He attained the status of All-American in the 1973-74 and 1974-75 seasons. He was a...